Natural Land Institute is located in Rockford, IL. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Natural Land Institute employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Natural Land Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Natural Land Institute generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE AN ENDURING LEGACY OF NATURAL LAND IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOR PEOPLE, PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND PRESERVATION - PROTECT NATURAL AREAS THROUGH ACQUISITION OR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS (SEE SCHEDULE O)
SEE PREVIOUS DESCRIPTION FOR 4D
NYGREN WETLAND PRESERVE - RESTORATION OF 721-ACRE PRESERVE AT THE CONFLUENCE OF THE ROCK AND PECATONICA RIVERS (SEE SCHEDULE O)
RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT OF PRESERVES (SEE SCHEDULE O)
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Baits President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Barnard Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Luthin Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Sarver Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Holm Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Clark Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $200,499 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $30,545 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,000,691 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,231,735 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $45,657 |
| Investment income | $179,354 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $44,822 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$32,786 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $17,170 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,487,145 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,252 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,868 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $315,963 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $27,875 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,940 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $292,159 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,892 |
| Office expenses | $51,967 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $10,112 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,547 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,395 |
| Insurance | $42,889 |
| All other expenses | $13,240 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,049,833 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $331,930 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $493,510 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $300,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $34,878 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,489,435 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,792,221 |
| Investments—other securities | $333,046 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,280,759 |
| Total assets | $20,055,779 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $125,346 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $5,954 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $131,300 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,575,560 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,348,919 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $20,055,779 |